HOPPIN' JOHN - A NEW YEAR TRADITION - DEE DEE'S
We loved Diane's version of this classic New Year recipe. It's a great way to use a leftover ham bone. Adding Rotel gives the dish a punch of flavor so go easy on the seasoning until you taste it. There's a great balance of fresh vegetables in this recipe. Even though they are added towards the end of the cooking process, they...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Other Soups
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Soak peas. I used the 2-hour method for soaking peas; rinse and sort peas. Combine 8 to 10 cups of cold water, carrot, baking soda, and peas in a large pot.
- 2. Bring to a vigorous boil; boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let peas soak for 2 hours. NOTE: The carrot and baking soda is a little trick that was passed on from my grandmother and mother. They both believed that this will reduce gas. Not sure this is true but I have been cooking dried peas and beans this way for years without a problem.
- 3. Once peas have soaked, add meaty ham bone, 1/2 of the chopped onions, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a med-low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until peas are tender but not mushy. NOTE: If necessary, add additional water to cover peas.
- 4. Remove the ham bone, cut off meat. Dice and set aside.
- 5. Drain the peas and set aside.
- 6. Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil; add rice and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 7. Add remaining onion, peas, Rotel tomatoes (with juice), bell pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, and seasonings to rice. Bring to a simmer and cook an additional 5 to 8 minutes until rice is tender.
- 8. Stir in sliced green onions and ham. Serve with hot cornbread.
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Forina Kaapama
[email protected]This was my first time making Hoppin' John and it was a success! The dish was flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert Harris
[email protected]I made this Hoppin' John for a New Year's Day party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Sayema Sara
[email protected]This Hoppin' John was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Lee Swayze
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
biniyam tewodros
[email protected]This Hoppin' John was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I especially liked the addition of the collard greens, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
its Muzee_009
[email protected]I've been making Hoppin' John for years and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kenya Love
[email protected]This was my first time making Hoppin' John and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiisetso Motloung
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Hoppin' John and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bacon, which gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.
Upscaled FMVs
[email protected]This Hoppin' John is the best I've ever had! The peas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dean Reichert
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time this year and it was a hit! My family loved it. The peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.
raymond putland
[email protected]This Hoppin' John recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of black-eyed peas, rice, bacon, and spices is simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again for New Year's Day.